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Course Description

Musculoskeletal conditions are amongst the most common medical maladies, with more than 1.7 billion people experiencing bone or joint problems worldwide. According to the United States Bone and Joint Initiative, these conditions rank first among visits to physicians’ offices, with one out of every two Americans reporting a musculoskeletal problem. Musculoskeletal injuries, accounting for 75% of all reported injuries, result from accidents, falls, workplace, sports, and war-related injuries. They account for over 1.7 million hospitalizations, 40.8 million physician office visits, and 23.3 million outpatient and emergency room visits. This course will address common issues in bone and joint injuries, and provide an in-depth glimpse at what is being done to improve the care of the i njured patient.